As Akwa Ibom gears up to host the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Games, the state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has promised to reward athletes who will win medals for the state.
The Governor made the promise when he addressed some athletes from the state during an unscheduled visit to the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre – DASAC, Ikot Ada Idem in Ibiono Ibom local government area.
He said his administration remains committed to sports development and urged the athletes to reciprocate the gesture by making the state proud at the games, assuring that the government will reward all the medalists.
“We cannot host this event and don’t win medals, so for every Gold, Silver or Bronze medal, there will be reward. I will receive you immediately after the games and I will reward the winners.
“This is a huge opportunity provided by the NDDC, and I want to encourage everyone of you to take this seriously. From here, talents could be discovered for national and international competitions,” the governor said.
He commended the Niger Delta Development Commission – NDDC for organizing the sports festival, adding that it wil help boost and promote sports tourism in the region while also discovering talents for national and international competitions.
Over 300 athletes will represent Akwa Ibom in 17 sports at the Niger Delta Games starting from April 1 to 9 across different centres in the state.
